Tonya Gentry
Education & Training Manager
Fulton,USA
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with extensive experience in training, leadership development, implementing compliance strategies, and performance evaluation. Adept at implementing innovative strategies that optimize operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance team performance, and foster collaborative relationships to improve patient care outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Education & Training Manager
North Mississippi Health Services
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and implement onboarding for all new employees to remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation in learning management system.
- Serve as a HealthStream administrator, optimizing training resources for leadership programs. Managed and updated leadership content, improving user engagement and knowledge retention.
- Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative educational initiatives aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Manage budget allocation and resource planning for training projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery and maximum impact.
- Facilitate Vital Smarts content, including Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability and Crucial Influence courses. Additional leadership courses taught include '7 Habits for Highly Effective People' to foster personal development, as well as '7 Habits for Managers' to improve leadership effectiveness. Encourage open dialogue to strengthen team dynamics and performance.
- Leads the operational oversight of the Education & Training Division, including student services, media support, and facility coordination to maintain a high-quality learning environment.
Community Health Director
Mississippi State Department of Health
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Led strategic planning and implementation of community health programs to improve public health outcomes and reduce disparities.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive health services and promote wellness initiatives across diverse populations.
- Served anywhere from six to eleven counties during my tenure with the organization.
- Implemented tobacco prevention programs across the north Mississippi area, including policy, education, prevention, and cessation programs.
- Actively participated in Smoke-Free Tupelo and Mantachie campaigns to pass smoke-free policy in the respective areas.
Project Director
North Mississippi Health Services
04.1998 - 08.2016
- Served in tobacco education, prevention, cessation, along with local/statewide policies for a four-county area.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS01.2016
Associate's Degree - Arts
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Change Management
- Customer Service
- Collaboration Among Teams
- Communication
- Training program development
- New hire on-boarding
- Leadership training
Timeline
Education & Training Manager
North Mississippi Health Services
08.2018 - Current
Community Health Director
Mississippi State Department of Health
09.2016 - 08.2018
Project Director
North Mississippi Health Services
04.1998 - 08.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate's Degree - Arts
Itawamba Community College